Fujitsu Lifebook E8020

Introduction

This is a guide to running Linux with the Fujitsu Lifebook E8020 laptop, model LBE8020-AA279E0B1. This laptop works really well with Linux, even the 56k modem works without the need of paying for the Linuxant module.

This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which modules you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required modules have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.

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Specifications

Name	Fujitsu Lifebook E8020
Processor	Intel Pentium-M 770 2.13GHz
Screen	15”
RAM	1024MB
HDD	80GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	64MB ATI Mobility Radeon x600
Network	10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 2915abg 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth
Other	4 x USB2.0, Firewire port

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes
Screen	Yes
Optical Drive	Yes
Graphics	Yes
Sound	Yes	Use snd-intel8x0 module
Ethernet	Yes	Use tg3 module
Wireless	Yes	Use ipw2200 module
Bluetooth	Not Tested
56K Modem	Not Tested
USB	Yes
Firewire	Not Tested
Card Reader	Not Tested
PCMCIA	Not Tested

Notes

This laptop supports both the open source radeon module and the proprietary ATI module. The proprietary module would probably give you the best 3D performance.